On October 2, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland, the 68th session of the Executive Committee of the Program of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees started its work, where the delegation of Turkmenistan takes part. Speaking with a welcoming speech, UN High Commissioner for Refugees F.Grandi noted that one of the areas of its activities the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) determined the support of "Olympic refugees". In this connection F.Grandi stated...

Speed highway Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy is built by «Polimeks Insaat Taahhut we Sanayi Ticaret A.S.». Turkish constructors will build railway bridge and cloverleaf junction on the 24th kilometre of Ashgabat – Dashoguz highway, which will connect existing with initial point of new autobahn by bridges. After competition of geological and geodesic survey excavation of earth and levelling of the road are carried out. Future road is designated exclusively for high-speed traffic, the coordinator of the...

A separate topic of the Turkmen-Russian negotiations on the top level became the cooperation of Turkmenistan and Russia for the purposes of the developments in Central Asia. As it was noted by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the two countries are gradually working to ensure durable peace, stability and security here. It meets mutual strategic interests, and such interaction is an important factor in achievement of this objective. Turkmenistan holds in respect and understanding for the in...

In the context of the previously adopted in Turkmenistan National action plans on human rights for the period 2016-2020, on gender equality for the period 2015-2020, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Government of Turkmenistan actively continues the work on their practical implementation, including the adoption in the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) relevant documents and resolutions. In order to further promotion of the ideas of humanism and protection of huma...

The International Day of Older Persons has taken a worthy place in the public life of the country as a special date which plays an important role in the statement of humanistic ideals, - told in his address President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This holiday has incorporated the richest life experience of people generated within millennia, primordial principles of patriotism and philanthropy. In honour of the senior generation whose wise advice and manuals brings a powerful contribution to the...

In the Mukam Palace the State Cultural Centre the final stage of the televised art competition of amateur young performers «Ýaňlan, Diýarym!» took place. This popular creative project promotes familiarising of the youth with the richest musical culture of Turkmen people. In the past years review of talents, organized jointly with the Ministry of Culture, State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography, khyakimliks of velayats and Ashgabat city helped to reveal new names...

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov commended the titles “Honoured Coach of Turkmenistan” and “Honoured Master of Sports of Turkmenistan” to the coaches and sportsmen, members of National team who made special contribution to the victory at V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. There are 245 prizes where 89 gold, 70 silver and 86 bronze medals in the collection of Turkmen sportsmen!  The Chairperson of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leaders of military and law enfor...